I first ate these in a Cuban restuarant. The first time I tasted these fried green plantains I could not get enough of them. The plantains had been shaped in a bowl like small cup with the shrimp cooked...
This delicious cake recipe has been around a very long time. It was the rage in the 40's! during WORLD WAR 2 era. Why is it called a "CHOP SUEY" cake ?? I can not find an answer, but I believe it is because...
I'm southern so my turkey has to be accompanied by cornbread dressing. Except I hate dry dressing and cornbread dressing can be dry! I don't want to have to cover it with a ton of gravy to make it moist,...
This is a delicious way to create a zucchini side dish with all the extra zucchini and tomatoes from the garden. The flavor from the garlic and basil infuse into the zucchini and tomato slices. We love...
These tasty little dumplings are great when you are a little under the weather and can't eat much, but plain chicken broth isn't enough. They can also be added to tomato soup (good!) or any soup or stew...
Clovers and especially the red ones have bioactive components: calcium, lecithin, chromium, magnesium, potassium, silicium, vitamins A, E, C, B2, and B3.
Yum! This is a really different take on your everyday baked beans. Since they're slow cooked, the beans have a soft texture. Pineapple adds a little tangy sweet kick to the beans. You do taste the bourbon,...
Green tomatoes are one of the first staple garden plants to come on. This is a take off on traditional fried green tomtoes. Very easy to prepare and makes a wonderful side dish.
I ate these as a child and thought that all dumplings were raised like a yeast dough. But learned otherwise. These are almost a cross between a bread and a bagel. But they were used instead of a pasta...
Anytime we heat up a pot of oil to fry something Hush puppies are a must. I grew up not liking them at all...I love them now!! These crisp up on the outside and are light and fluffy on the inside. The...
I have been making my potato salad this way for years. It has been served at many cook outs, and have had many requests for my recipe. I watched my Mom make it growing up, and I added my own little twist...
Who doesn't like perfect baked beans! This simple old-time recipe captures the delicious old-fashioned flavor the way baked beans are supposed to taste. When I bring them to a potluck, it is almost embarassing...
These green beans bring back many great memories of my Gram. I always admired what she was able to do with so little ingredients. This was one of my favorite meals she would make with the abundance of...
My Nephew got me motivated to start looking for my greatgrandmothers polish recipes. She realy knew how to put out those polish dishes. As a child I cooked with her alot. Heres one of my favorites that...
I found this a few years ago on a BBQ message board. These beans are killer good! Spicy but sweet. Anytime I have taken these to a get together, I have never brought any back home. *NOTE: If you are making...
WEB PHOTO I just saw this on All Recipes.com, but it is a recipe I have used many times over the years. A wonderful savory sweet appetizer - and too easy not to make for parties.
In Southern Delaware we like our dumplings thin and slippery so they just about glide down! You must try making these! These are a must have for the holidays! We usually serve these with chicken, turkey,...
These are a great addition to any breakfast. It has a crunchy outer layer and a soft middle. It is full of spice and flavor.You can switch it up and use ground sausage for the meat or even bacon. I like...
These are a "Crisp Pickled green bean", also known as Refrigerator Pickled green beans. These are easy as can be to can. you can make these jar by jar. These can be eaten heated or cold right out of the...
Here is a simple recipe for an awesome dip. I had a similar dip like this at the Old Ebbitt Grill in Washington DC. Didn't get the actual recipe, but I had a good idea what was in it. It goes well with...
My mother-in-law Betty Duncan is a wonderful cook. She has collected recipes from her mother, grandmother, friends, and I swear the back of every can and box known to mankind. I have been going through...
YUMMY, YUM, YUM!!! I remember when I was very young, my mom and dad used to wake me up early Saturday or Sunday morning to watch my younger brothers, so that they could go to Chinatown and pick up some...
If you love fried apples just like the ones at Cracker Barrel, you've hit the jackpot. These are just like grandma makes. Tasty southern cooking at it's best and OHHH SOOOO GOOOOOD!!!
I received this recipe from a lady at church, a couple months ago. I am now on my 6 th jar!!! ..11-5-11 They go fast. Now I watch for pickles to go on sale, and buy a couple. Everybody love them... Picture...
I got this recipe from one of my dearest friends who used to bring this every Thanksgiving when our families got together. She since moved away and I don't see her often enough, but it just wouldn't be...
This recipe is so easy and absolutely perfect for the Pampered Chef rice cooker. Just put all of the ingredients in the rice cooker, put it in the microwave and set the timer and forget it. Then, just...
This was a special request item by my husband for his birthday, & although I have several recipes of my own, I decided to use one from one of my cookbooks that I had never made before, & this was the recipe...
This is the best cheese ball I ever tasted. Everyone that has eaten this wants the recipe.It goes fast because it taste so good.The ones you buy in the store are expensive and Not as half as good as this....
You have to try this recipe because it is unbelieveable. I had it at a covered dish supper and fell in love with the sweet/sour taste of it. I have made it several times in the summer for barbecues and...
I don't know what's happening to all the Chinese restaurants in my town, but they're all closing up! I'm originally from D.C. and LOVE good Chinese food. I was jonesing for egg rolls and decided to try...
Some of the best baked beans I've ever made! Perfect side for those summer BBQ's. Using just the Jalapeno Pepper Jelly will not make this dish overly spicy hot. However, if you really like some heat, add...
We love roasting vegetables and the potatoes in this recipe have such a good combination of flavor. The Yukon gold potatoes have a naturally buttery flavor. Sweet potatoes add a sweetness to the mixture....
This is my grandma's recipe for potato dumplings that my dad and his eight brothers and sisters grew up on. It just isn't a Czech meal if you don't have dumplings!! My dad taught me to make potato dumplings...
I love any kind of bean or veggie so this is a hit in my books. This recipe is easy to throw together and tastes so good. Great served with beef, pork, chicken or fish. I like my succotash creamy so I...
This recipe calls for a old time food chopper. In fact I use the very one that was my Grandmothers. This relish is great along side a roast beef & vegetable meal. Also on top of a hot dog. In my recipe,...
These are sour cream and chives mashed potatoes with a little extra ingredients , Its hard for me to have potatoes that are just plain. This is a borrowed picture but thats what they look like.